Recent cybersecurity threats have revealed that attackers are exploiting an aging vulnerability in Microsoft Office as a tactic within phishing campaigns. This method is being employed to disseminate a malware variant known as Agent Tesla. The infection vector often involves…
Cybersecurity experts have identified serious vulnerabilities within widely used industrial VPN systems, which are crucial for accessing operational technology (OT) networks remotely. These vulnerabilities may enable malicious actors to manipulate data, execute harmful code, or interfere with industrial control systems…
MyHeritage Data Breach Exposes Login Credentials of 92 Million Customers MyHeritage, the Israel-based genealogy and DNA testing service, has reported a significant data breach that compromised the login credentials of more than 92 million users. The breach came to light…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Healthcare Ransomware Group Rhysida Claims to Have Leaked 3.7TB of Data From Maryland Hospital System Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 18, 2025 MedStar Health is alerting patients about a hacking incident involving compromised data.…
Data Breach Report: Former Employee Misuses Patient Information at Evoke Wellness In a significant breach of patient confidentiality, a former employee of Evoke Wellness has been found to have unlawfully obtained and misused sensitive patient data. This incident raises critical…
The threat actor identified as UAC-0099 has intensified its campaign targeting Ukraine, utilizing a critical vulnerability in the WinRAR software to distribute the malware variant known as LONEPAGE. This method highlights a significant shift in tactics, emphasizing the exploitation of…
The European Union has enacted its inaugural sanctions aimed at individuals and entities implicated in cyber-attacks that target European citizens and member states. This unprecedented directive has identified six individuals and three entities linked to various cyber intrusions, including notable…
Recent investigations by mobile security experts have unveiled extensive vulnerabilities within Firebase databases used by numerous iOS and Android applications. These deficiencies have exposed over 100 million data records, including unencrypted passwords, user identifiers, geographical data, and in certain instances,…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: Texas AG Sues Smart TV Manufacturers, Fortinet SSO Flaws Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • December 18, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG This week, Information Security Media Group presents a roundup of significant cybersecurity…
University of Sydney Hacked: Compromised Data of Students and Staff Uncovered In a significant cybersecurity breach, the University of Sydney has reported unauthorized access to the personal data of its students and staff. This incident raises urgent concerns regarding the…
